By Michael Gidlewski

In the last two weeks, I discussed fear and incentive as two of three basic ways people are motivated. This week, I’d like to talk about a new method to motivate called attitude motivation.

Attitude motivation works because it affects the way people think and act. It is an intrinsic motivation, an ongoing internal desire to achieve and its effects are permanent rather than temporary in producing desired behavior. This method of motivating people by effecting a positive change in their thinking and attitude does not depend upon outside pressure or incentive and ultimately results in a lasting and permanent change.

The psychology behind attitude motivation is change. It is an inside-out proposition. We are going to affect the basic personality of people. You learn to appreciate the intrinsic value of your work and your contribution to meaningful work.

Remember that all lasting and meaningful change starts on the inside and then moves outward. Attitude motivation grows out of the desire to do things because they matter, they are interesting, and because we like doing them. Attitude motivation grows out of the individual’s dreams and desires, wants and need for personal fulfillment.

As a leader, it is our responsibility to create an environment for people to develop attitude motivation. Attitude motivation is the inner drive, the powerful reason behind what you are doing to take action on your goals, to keep going even when the going gets tough. Once you tap into those dreams, desires, and your unique ability, an ongoing personal motivation that is unstoppable develops in you. Simply stated, personality is an outward reflection of inner attitudes or feelings.

An attitude is a collection of habits of thought that are basically consistent. First, we make our attitudes, then our attitudes make or break us. Attitude motivation comes from within and is born of intimate personal dreams, desires, needs, and values. It is the most effective means of motivation. Our values are what we truly care about – the qualities and standards we value and aspire to achieve. These values determine our attitudes and behaviors and ultimately what motivates us. It is a function of the need to belong, to achieve, and to use the innate talents and abilities with which the individual is endowed. Attitude motivation is designed to promote development of an ever-expanding, positive self-image.

Our clients are encouraged to recognize and appreciate their strengths, to acknowledge their personal value, and to see their environment and opportunities in the light of this expanding belief and new positive attitude. Nothing is more powerful than attitude motivation.

Attitude motivation is at the heart of every success story. Attitude motivation excites, energizes, and generates excellence. It is easy to tap into the power of attitude motivation when you are clear on your desired outcomes and on the reasons why you want to achieve the goal. Attitude motivation is the single-most important ingredient that creates continuous success in your personal and professional life.

When you strengthen the motive, you increase the action. Attitude motivation turns into an energy source to provide us with endless motivation. Attitude motivation can be learned and developed. Attitude is simply a habit of thought. Endless motivation comes from within and is the only kind of motivation that can produce true success.

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Michael Gidlewski is President of West Chester-based Achievement Unlimited, Inc., as well as a growth catalyst and motivational speaker. He works with motivated business owners and entrepreneurs to clearly define the elements of what they dearly want their businesses and lives to look like, then helps them connect all the moving parts that make up those visions to consistent action and habits. Michael can be reached at 610-793-6609 or via e-mail at michael@achievable.com.

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